We conduct a series of regular seminars for teachers of English! These are short unconnected teacher development seminars on different aspects of ELT methodology. The seminars are delivered by Russian and UK ELT experts and practicing teachers. We also conduct joint events with major UK publishing houses. The seminars normally run on Thursdays at 16.00 , however, there may be additional times and dates so please check our website regularly. The schedule of seminars will be frequently updated.
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If you have any questions please call +7 (495) 287 18 36 or e-mail to english@britishcouncil.ru
Venue: British Council, Nikoloyamskaya, 1 (left wing).
If you have any feedback, comments, suggestions for future events, you are welcome to contact us at english@britishcouncil.ru
You are also welcome to check the materials of the seminars run last year in our archive.
Seminars 2012/2013
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June 7, 2012 15:30-17:45
15:30 – 16:30
Where do we go from here? An overview of English teaching methodology in 2012
The professional literature and teacher-education programmes urge teachers to use predominantly communicative methods in their classrooms. But in fact, most teachers still spend most classroom time on grammar, vocabulary, explanations of text and language exercises, usually involving quite a lot of use of L1. In this session, I will take a critical look at the research and theoretical literature as well as issues in classroom pedagogy, and attempt to draw some sensible conclusions, leading to a practical and flexible model of language teaching.
16:45 – 17:45
Teaching Vocabulary: some insights from the research
There have been some interesting research studies in recent years which throw light on foreign-language vocabulary teaching and learning. Some of these will be discussed and their – sometimes surprising! – implications for the teaching of English.
Presenter: Penny Ur is a renowned ELT expert, author and teacher trainer.
Date: June 7, 2012 15:30-17:45
June14 , 2012 16:00-18:00
An ideal student is hardworking, has good learning abilities and is highly motivated. But what can be done if we face up to the absence of these qualities? When a student doesn't do well in English and loses interest to studies, the lesson turns into a complete disaster. At the seminar we are going to talk about the sources of demotivation and will try to find/ work out the ideas to enthuse our students to study English. We will pick out creative methods which can help us to awake their interests and relate learning process with realia. What is more, we will take a look at individual features and requirements to be considered while conducting a lesson.
Presenter: Svetlana Sokolova teacher of English in Moscow gymnasium №1543 since 1996, chair of English language faculty, participant of BritLit project.
Date: June 14, 2012 16:00-18:00
June 21, 2012 16:00-18:00
English teachers love using fiction in their lessons, and often face the challenge of inventing new tasks that would inspire their students. In this workshop we’ll be talking about the techniques employed by teachers of Creative Writing when working with short stories. It turns out that these tools can be adopted for teaching reading, as our BritLit experience has shown.
We will be discussing the types of exercises that can precede reading or follow it (Pre-reading and Post-reading activities). We will also have a look at different variations and text interventions, and create tasks that involve working with characters, setting and time, props and other textual aspects. «BritLit».
Presenter: Yuliya Klimenova, MSU philological faculty professor; supervisor of "Creative Writing" seminar; methodist, writes "Creative Writing" articles for "English" magazine (Publishing House 1st September). Participant of "BritLit" Project. .
Date: June 21, 2012 16:00-18:00
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